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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = The Bhootnii<br />
| image = The Bhootnii poster.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = Sidhaant Sachdev<br />
| writer = Sidhaant Sachdev<br />
| screenplay = Vankush Arora<br/>Sidhaant Sachdev<br />
| story = <br />
| based_on = <br />
| producer = [[Deepak Mukut]]<br/>Hunar Mukut<br/>[[Sanjay Dutt]]<br/>[[Maanayata Dutt]]<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Sanjay Dutt<br />
* [[Sunny Singh (actor)|Sunny Singh]]<br />
* [[Mouni Roy]]<br />
* Palak Tiwari<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = [[Santhosh Thundiyil]]<br />
| editing = Bunty Nagi<br />
| music = '''Songs:'''<br/>Iconyk<br/>UpsideDown<br/>[[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]]<br/>[[JAM8|Mukund Suryawanshi]]<br/>Shashi<br/>'''Score:'''<br/>[[Amar Mohile]]<br />
| studio = {{ubl|Soham Rockstar Entertainment<br />
*Three Dimension Motion Pictures<br />
}}<br />
| distributor = [[Zee Studios]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|2025|05|01|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 130 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan sites.--><br />
| gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan sites.--><br />
}}<br />
'''''The Bhootnii''''' ({{Translation|The Ghostess}}) a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Comedy horror|comedy horror film]] written and directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, and produced by [[Deepak Mukut]] and [[Sanjay Dutt]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Bhootnii: Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy Team Up For Horror-Comedy |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-bhootnii-announcement-video-it-s-sanjay-dutt-vs-mouni-roy-in-an-eerie-showdown-7798077 |access-date=26 February 2025 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 February 2025 |title='The Bhootnii' announcement: Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy to headline horror-comedy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-bhootnii-announcement-sanjay-dutt-mouni-roy-horror-comedy-sunny-singh-palak-tiwari/article69265630.ece |access-date=26 February 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film stars Dutt with [[Sunny Singh (actor)|Sunny Singh]], [[Mouni Roy]] and Palak Tiwari.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2025 |title=Title of Sanjay Dutt's next to be announced on Maha Shivratri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/title-of-sanjay-dutts-next-to-be-announced-on-maha-shivratri/articleshow/118562916.cms |access-date=26 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy Starrer Horror Comedy The Bhootnii Teaser Out, Film To Release On THIS Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sanjay-dutt-mouni-roy-starrer-horror-comedy-the-bhootnii-teaser-out-film-to-release-on-this-date-9241223.html |access-date=26 February 2025 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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''The Bhootnii'' was released on 1 May 2025.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
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Set in the fictional St. Vincent College in Delhi, the story revolves around the legend of the "Virgin Tree," which is believed to grant true love to those who pray beneath it on [[Valentine's Day]]. However, every year on [[Holika Dahan]], a student mysteriously dies, their soul claimed by a vengeful spirit.<br />
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Shantanu, heartbroken after a recent breakup, seeks solace beneath the Virgin Tree, yearning for true love. His plea awakens Mohabbat, a ghost who becomes infatuated with him. As Mohabbat's obsession deepens, she begins to haunt anyone who comes between her and Shantanu, leading to a series of eerie events on campus.<br />
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To combat the escalating supernatural occurrences, the college administration enlists Baba, a seasoned para-physicist and alumnus of the institution. Armed with unconventional gadgets, Baba investigates the mystery, uncovering Mohabbat's tragic past and her connection to the college.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Sanjay Dutt]] as Baba<br />
* [[Mouni Roy]] as Karishma aka Mohabbat<br />
* [[Sunny Singh (actor)|Sunny Singh]] as Shantanu<br />
* Palak Tiwari as Ananya<br />
* Nikunj Lotia as Sahil<br />
* [[Aasif Khan]] as Nasir<br />
* [[Meherzan Mazda]] as Karishma's Boyfriend<br />
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== Production ==<br />
''The Bhootnii'' was jointly produced by Deepak Mukut, Hunna Mukut, and Sanjay Dutt under the banner of Soham Rockstar Entertainment in association with Three Dimension Motion Pictures.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-16 |title=Sanjay Dutt starrer 'The Bhootnii' gets a new release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-dutt-starrer-the-bhootnii-gets-a-new-release-date/articleshow/120288470.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-07-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was distributed by Zee Studios. Cinematography was handled by [[Santosh Thundiyil]], while Bunty Nagi managed the editing. Post-production and VFX work extended into April 2025, leading to the film’s release date being postponed from April 18 to May 1, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2025-05-01 |title='THE BHOOTNII' REVIEW {{!}} 1 May 2025 |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/the-bhootnii-review-1-may-2025/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref> The movie was primarily shot in the Delhi-NCR region, with key scenes filmed at a fictional college campus named St. Vincent’s, representing both indoor and outdoor locations.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-07-12 |title=Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy's The Bhootnii OTT release date: When and where to watch the horror comedy |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sanjay-dutt-mouni-roys-the-bhootnii-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-horror-comedy/articleshow/122406790.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com&from=mdr |access-date=2025-07-20 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gaana.com/album/the-bhootnii-original-motion-picture-soundtrack | title=The Bhootnii (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs Download: Play & Listen the Bhootnii (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) all MP3 Song by Amar Mohile @Gaana }}</ref><br />
{{Track listing<br />
| headline = ''The Bhootnii'' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Mahakaal Mahakaali<br />
| extra1 = Hansraj Raghuwanshi, Shabbir Ahmed, BigLuv, Ajay Pal Sharma<br />
| title2 = Tararara<br />
| extra2 = [[Mika Singh]], Iconyk, Upsidedown, Sidhaant Sachdev<br />
| title3 = Aaye Re Baba<br />
| extra3 = Mika Singh, Akshay The One, Iconyk, Upsidedown<br />
| title4 = Rang Laga<br />
|extra4 = Mukund Suryawanshi, Vaishnavi Thakur, Akshay The One<br />
| length1 = 5:11<br />
| length2 = 2:43<br />
| length3 = 2:45<br />
| length4 = 3:05<br />
| title5 = Nakhre<br />
| extra5 = Shashi, Deepali Sathe, Iconyk, Upsidedown, Siddharth Gauba, Aditya Ojha<br />
| title6 = Rang Laga (Ethereal)<br />
| extra6 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], Mukund Suryawanshi, Vaishnavi Thakur, Akshay The One<br />
| title7 = Nakhre (Reprise)<br />
| extra7 = Raashi Sood, Iconyk, Upsidedown, Raunaq Singh, Siddharth Gauba<br />
| title8 = Bhootnii (Theme)<br />
| extra8 = Amar Mohile<br />
| title9 = The Bhootnii Swag<br />
| extra9 =<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
=== Theatrical ===<br />
The film was originally slated for a theatrical release on 18 April 2025 but was postponed to 1 May 2025 due to delay in post-production and VFX work.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Dutt starrer The Bhootnii gets postponed, to now release on May 1|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-starrer-bhootnii-gets-postponed-now-release-may-1/|date=14 April 2025|access-date=18 April 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Home media ===<br />
The film began streaming on [[ZEE5]] from 18 July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 July 2025 |title=Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy's The Bhootnii OTT release date: When and where to watch the horror comedy |url=https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/sanjay-dutt-mouni-roys-the-bhootnii-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-horror-comedy/articleshow/122406790.cms |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
''The Bhootnii'' received mixed-to-negative reviews from audiences, with praise for cast performances particularly Sanjay Dutt, Palak Tiwari and BeYouNick (as a newcomer), and funny one-liners. Most reviewers lauded the comedy in the movie and dialogue delivery of the whole cast. Many believed the movie is more of a comedy than horror, a notch below the Stree franchise in every aspect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/reviews/the-bhootnii-review-a-haunting-blend-of-humour-horror-and-heart/ar-AA1DXSpd |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref><br />
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Ganesh Aaglave of the ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and opined "On the whole, The Bhootnii works well because of its narrative and novelty."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=The Bhootnii movie review: Sanjay Dutt & Mouni Roy anchor this spooky laugh-fest with Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-bhootnii-movie-review-sanjay-dutt-mouni-roy-anchor-this-spooky-laugh-fest-with-sunny-singh-palak-tiwari-13884489.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and opined "Despite moments of humour, The Bhootniistruggles with inconsistent storytelling, underwhelming horror elements, and predictable twists."<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Bhootnii Movie Review : This horror comedy is haunted by cliches and occasionally saved by humour |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/the-bhootnii/movie-review/120776248.cms |access-date=2025-05-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref><br />
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Sna Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sanjay Dutt and Sunny Singh deliver a lackluster performance in a horror-comedy that fails to amuse or engage audiences. Despite its attempt at blending romance and supernatural elements, the film ends up as an uninspired two-hour ordeal."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=The Bhootnii review: A virgin tree, love curse, and lot of nonsense |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/the-bhootnii-review-sanjay-dutt-sunny-singh-mouni-roy-virgin-tree-love-curse-2717937-2025-05-01 |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref><br />
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[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 0/5 stars and summarized "Sanjay Dutt-Mouni Roy 'film' proudly and flagrantly stands apart from any vestiges of plot and production values, forget about sense and sensibility."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=The Bhootnii movie review: 0 star review; this film lacks plot, production value, sense and sensibility |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-bhootnii-movie-review-0-star-review-this-film-lacks-plot-production-value-sense-and-sensibility-9977094/ |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{rating|0|5}}</ref><br />
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